(Tally Hall put in an inspired performance to help Houston to victory against Columbus on Wednesday)

The game seemed to lack energy for much of the second half, until a breakaway in the eighty-third-minute resulted in Justin Meram hitting the post for Columbus.

With the clock winding down and the Dynamo looking comfortable, the ball fell to Englishman Andrew Driver, who had a great chance to add another goal, but he could only find the hands Steve Clark in the Columbus goal.

Two wins on the bounce for Houston, who now sit third in the Eastern Conference but the performance of Hall stood out last night and calls will surely be made for a possible world cup place.

Though it would appear a longshot, with Premier League duo, Tim Howard and Brad Guzan both likely to feature before Hall.

Jurgen Klinsmann will name his 30-man USA squad for the World Cup on Monday.